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A vibrant celebration of diversity and inclusion marched down Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1. The colorful parade, held on Saturday afternoon, was a highlight of VietPride Week, an annual event advocating for the rights and visibility of the LGBTI+ community in Vietnam. The energetic crowd, a beautiful mix of young locals and foreigners, carried rainbow flags with pride, sending a powerful message of positivity and acceptance. Their enthusiasm filled the air as they marched, starting at 4:00 p.m., uniting under the common goal of supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and individuals with diverse gender identities. Among the participants was Lewis, an American traveler who embraced the opportunity to connect with the LGBTI+ community. He shared his joy in witnessing their fulfillment and the opportunities they have to thrive and shine in Vietnam. Lewis also commended the open-mindedness of the Vietnamese youth he met during the parade...

Last year, approximately 3.6 million Koreans traveled to Vietnam, while 400,000 Vietnamese tourists visited the Republic of Korea. According to Khanh, the total number of visits between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea reached 4 million last year, representing 83% recovery compared to the pre-pandemic level. He suggested that the embassy and the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) advise the Korean government to provide favorable conditions and simplify visa procedures for Vietnamese tourists . Khanh mentioned that VNAT will cooperate with KTO in promoting tourism in Vietnam to the Republic of Korea this year, and proposed that Korean organizations invite Korean companies to participate in such activities. He also recommended that KTO consider establishing a joint tourism cooperation committee, which would hold annual meetings in both countries. Park emphasized that Vietnam is a leading tourist destination globally and that cooperation in this field between the two count...